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Women's cricket news, views & charts.
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Cricket is just a microcosm of this - from Allen Stanford to The Hundred.
John Le Carre was right about the British establishment and how the alumni of the best schools will sell out their own country for status and money and in particular a desperate desire for American attention
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Cricket is just a microcosm of this - from Allen Stanford to The Hundred.
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**WBBL11 First Round**
Just a view thoughts after we see all eight teams in action for the first time.......
womens-cricket.blogspot.com/2025/11/wbbl...
Just a view thoughts after we see all eight teams in action for the first time.......
womens-cricket.blogspot.com/2025/11/wbbl...
WBBL11 is underway
WBBL11 Opening Round
womens-cricket.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
**WBBL11 First Round**
Just a view thoughts after we see all eight teams in action for the first time.......
womens-cricket.blogspot.com/2025/11/wbbl...
Just a view thoughts after we see all eight teams in action for the first time.......
womens-cricket.blogspot.com/2025/11/wbbl...
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A look at the contract situation of Somerset's women
Last season Somerset had 16 contracted players, excluding 3 England centrally contracted players, 1 overseas player and Ruby Davis who was signed mid-season on a short-term deal
Of those 16, 13 are signed for next season
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Last season Somerset had 16 contracted players, excluding 3 England centrally contracted players, 1 overseas player and Ruby Davis who was signed mid-season on a short-term deal
Of those 16, 13 are signed for next season
1/4
November 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A look at the contract situation of Somerset's women
Last season Somerset had 16 contracted players, excluding 3 England centrally contracted players, 1 overseas player and Ruby Davis who was signed mid-season on a short-term deal
Of those 16, 13 are signed for next season
1/4
Last season Somerset had 16 contracted players, excluding 3 England centrally contracted players, 1 overseas player and Ruby Davis who was signed mid-season on a short-term deal
Of those 16, 13 are signed for next season
1/4
On the CRICKETher Weekly:
* Awards for Davina Perrin & Venus Weerappuli
* 4 new English players in WBBL, but will they get a second gig?
* Fran Wilson moves from playing into coaching
* Is the mega auction for WPL as mega as it seems?
* Awards for Davina Perrin & Venus Weerappuli
* 4 new English players in WBBL, but will they get a second gig?
* Fran Wilson moves from playing into coaching
* Is the mega auction for WPL as mega as it seems?
The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 294: Cricket Society Awards; WBBL Gets English; WPL Mega Auction
YouTube video by CRICKETher
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November 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
On the CRICKETher Weekly:
* Awards for Davina Perrin & Venus Weerappuli
* 4 new English players in WBBL, but will they get a second gig?
* Fran Wilson moves from playing into coaching
* Is the mega auction for WPL as mega as it seems?
* Awards for Davina Perrin & Venus Weerappuli
* 4 new English players in WBBL, but will they get a second gig?
* Fran Wilson moves from playing into coaching
* Is the mega auction for WPL as mega as it seems?
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Think It's about the price. They might feel they can get them back for a price that's lesser than what they would have paid by retaining them... Ofcourse that's wishful in a way but still.. Also there is a possibility that they couldn't come to terms with the players and they wanted to go to auction
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Think It's about the price. They might feel they can get them back for a price that's lesser than what they would have paid by retaining them... Ofcourse that's wishful in a way but still.. Also there is a possibility that they couldn't come to terms with the players and they wanted to go to auction
Suddenly the "Mega" Auction doesn't feel quite so "Mega" any more.
Like… who do UPW think they are going to buy who are better than Deepti, Eccles and Kingy, who haven't already been retained?
Like… who do UPW think they are going to buy who are better than Deepti, Eccles and Kingy, who haven't already been retained?
November 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Suddenly the "Mega" Auction doesn't feel quite so "Mega" any more.
Like… who do UPW think they are going to buy who are better than Deepti, Eccles and Kingy, who haven't already been retained?
Like… who do UPW think they are going to buy who are better than Deepti, Eccles and Kingy, who haven't already been retained?
Are we sure this isn't an April Fools'?
Inspired by Major League Baseball, any ball that is hit into the stands in the first over of an innings in this year's WBBL and BBL can be kept by a fan in the crowd 🤲
To maintain competitive consistency, a new ball will be introduced after the first over and used for the remainder of the innings
To maintain competitive consistency, a new ball will be introduced after the first over and used for the remainder of the innings
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Are we sure this isn't an April Fools'?
Rumours that @rafnicholson.bsky.social will be opening the bowling for Hampshire next season! 🏏
Bears secure services of Mary Taylor - Edgbaston
Warwickshire County Cricket Club have secured the signing of talented all-rounder Mary Taylor on a two-year deal from Hampshire.
edgbaston.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Rumours that @rafnicholson.bsky.social will be opening the bowling for Hampshire next season! 🏏
Somerset batter Fran Wilson has announced her retirement. 🏏
“What a ride it’s been” - Fran announces her retirement - Somerset
Somerset batter, Fran Wilson has today announced her decision to retire from playing. The 33-year-old former England international initially represented...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Somerset batter Fran Wilson has announced her retirement. 🏏
Interesting that they've gone with "Leeds" rather than sticking with "Northern"? (I'm assuming they were not permitted to use "Yorkshire".)
November 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Interesting that they've gone with "Leeds" rather than sticking with "Northern"? (I'm assuming they were not permitted to use "Yorkshire".)
From the BBC piece on The Hundred auction.
Worth noting that Gads was very-much saying the quiet part out loud here, 'cos in theory the players didn't have any say with the draft either, but in practice… well… let's just say that for a senior player the outcome of the draft was rarely a surprise!
Worth noting that Gads was very-much saying the quiet part out loud here, 'cos in theory the players didn't have any say with the draft either, but in practice… well… let's just say that for a senior player the outcome of the draft was rarely a surprise!
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
From the BBC piece on The Hundred auction.
Worth noting that Gads was very-much saying the quiet part out loud here, 'cos in theory the players didn't have any say with the draft either, but in practice… well… let's just say that for a senior player the outcome of the draft was rarely a surprise!
Worth noting that Gads was very-much saying the quiet part out loud here, 'cos in theory the players didn't have any say with the draft either, but in practice… well… let's just say that for a senior player the outcome of the draft was rarely a surprise!
The "Moody Blues" headline was RIGHT THERE guys!!!
November 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The "Moody Blues" headline was RIGHT THERE guys!!!
The ECB have confirmed that for The Hundred next season, all 4 overseas players will be able to play in the starting XI.
cc @somuchcricket.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social
cc @somuchcricket.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The ECB have confirmed that for The Hundred next season, all 4 overseas players will be able to play in the starting XI.
cc @somuchcricket.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social
cc @somuchcricket.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social
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World Cup's been and gone. Almost a week until the WBBL. Time to discuss the announcement that an extra overseas player per team will join the Hundred in 2026
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November 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
World Cup's been and gone. Almost a week until the WBBL. Time to discuss the announcement that an extra overseas player per team will join the Hundred in 2026
somuchsportoutthere.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/i...
somuchsportoutthere.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/i...
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Some thoughts on yesterday's win, because I'm still buzzing:
I wasn't impressed with Harman's captaincy in the group stages, but she was spot on in the knockouts. Some of the bowling changes were inspired and not just bringing Shafali on, as also promoting Jemi to 3. 1/
#cwc25
I wasn't impressed with Harman's captaincy in the group stages, but she was spot on in the knockouts. Some of the bowling changes were inspired and not just bringing Shafali on, as also promoting Jemi to 3. 1/
#cwc25
November 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Some thoughts on yesterday's win, because I'm still buzzing:
I wasn't impressed with Harman's captaincy in the group stages, but she was spot on in the knockouts. Some of the bowling changes were inspired and not just bringing Shafali on, as also promoting Jemi to 3. 1/
#cwc25
I wasn't impressed with Harman's captaincy in the group stages, but she was spot on in the knockouts. Some of the bowling changes were inspired and not just bringing Shafali on, as also promoting Jemi to 3. 1/
#cwc25
On the CRICKETher Weekly:
* Where next for Lottie’s England?
* Will Australia get a new coach and/or captain?
* How India triumphed in the #CWC25 final
* Is an auction in The Hundred a good idea?
* Where next for Lottie’s England?
* Will Australia get a new coach and/or captain?
* How India triumphed in the #CWC25 final
* Is an auction in The Hundred a good idea?
The CRICKETher Weekly – Episode 293 - India Win the WC; What Went Wrong for England & Australia?
YouTube video by CRICKETher
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November 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
On the CRICKETher Weekly:
* Where next for Lottie’s England?
* Will Australia get a new coach and/or captain?
* How India triumphed in the #CWC25 final
* Is an auction in The Hundred a good idea?
* Where next for Lottie’s England?
* Will Australia get a new coach and/or captain?
* How India triumphed in the #CWC25 final
* Is an auction in The Hundred a good idea?
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
November 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I thought this might be one game too far for India after their epic semi-final; but they've put some big runs on the board, and it's a mountain for South Africa to climb.
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I thought this might be one game too far for India after their epic semi-final; but they've put some big runs on the board, and it's a mountain for South Africa to climb.
